When you think “vegetarian dining” you might picture cold tofu or boring salads, particularly if you’re a carnivore who would rather visit a good steak joint. But New York City, as a health conscious mecca of brilliant chefs with creative visions, offers an impressive array of vegetarian and vegan restaurants. The chefs at these restaurants know how to transform a few seemingly unremarkable vegetables into a beautiful plate of food, each bite bursting with flavors. Whether you’re a die-hard vegetarian or a burger fanatic, you’re certain to enjoy your experience at any one of these top-notch Ne ..read more

This most festive time of year deserves some equally festive decorations! This season, don’t settle for flimsy drugstore wreaths. You’re in the best shopping city in the Unite States, so take advantage of it and treat yourself to some of New York City’s wide array of beautiful and whimsical Christmas decorations! Here are some of the best places to find the perfect topper to your tree: Macy's 151 W 34th St New York, NY 10001 Consider Macy’s your one-stop-shop for all things Christmas. They offer everything from ornaments to outdoor decorations to Christmas dining ware and of course, stockings ..read more

New Year’s Eve is the best party night of the year, and New York City is the best party city in the world! Combine the two, and you’re guaranteed to have a night to remember! Here’s how to brave Time’s Square for the largest NYE celebration in the world, and a few of the hippest party alternatives! New Year’s Eve in Times Square: What You Need To Know Join an estimated one-million people in the crowd for an event that approximately 1 billion people will watch worldwide on their televisions! Since 1904, partygoers have been gathering in Times Square to watch the ball drop, and now it’s an abso ..read more

The Empire State Building first lit up the New York City skyline on May 1, 1931. At the time, this 1,250-foot, 102-story building was the tallest in the world. It was built in traditional Art Deco style, and today it represents one of the best examples of this influential period in American architecture. The Empire State Building is open to the public 365 days a year, so there’s no excuse not to incorporate this classic New York City landmark into your vacation! Here’s what you need to know to have an enjoyable visit: Getting There: The Empire State Building is located in Midtown Manhattan ..read more

Brooklyn’s neighborhood of Williamsburg has cultivated a worldwide reputation for its unique brand of cool, which mixes renovated warehouses, bizarre, yet delicious artisanal foods, and a sense of fashion and style deeply rooted in a love for all things quirky and retro. Some of New York City’s most creative minds have staked their claim on Williamsburg, opening offbeat, brilliant entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, and shops. Still, the neighborhood’s held on to its sense of history, and its diverse representation of cultures. Here are twenty reasons to visit Williamsburg, and the unmi ..read more

It doesn’t need to be Oktoberfest to enjoy a tasty beer.  Since 1988 the Brooklyn Brewery has been making some good beer at a reasonable price in Brooklyn, NY.  While sipping on a great IPA is a great way to spend some time, some people really enjoy going on site and learning how the beer is made by going on a tour.    Brooklyn Brewery has a wide variety of perennials including Brooklyn Lager, Defender IPA, Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Saison, Brooklyn Pilsner, Brooklyn Easy IPA, American Ale, Scorcher IPA and more. And their seasonal and small batch options are even more broad.&n ..read more

Every carnivorous New Yorker has their favorite burger.  Everyone has their favorites.  Fights have and will continue to happen whenever this discussion comes up.  But there is one place that isn’t talked about as often that may just be better than the rest…Shush…It’s a secret. Some burger joints are classic, some are gourmet, others trendy, heck, some people swear by their favorite fast food option. You will often hear the names Corner Bistro, Five Napkin Burger, Island Burgers, anything from April Broomfield’s restaurants (and her lamb burger from the Breslin could possibly t ..read more

If you haven’t made plans for Halloween in New York City yet, you are in luck as there are a few spaces available to the best party in town:  That 70's Show Halloween at PHD Terrace on Saturday, October 28.  This awesome event will have people wearing all sorts of great costumes ranging from bell bottoms, disco divas, flower child dresses, popular icons from film, tv and music, scary staples, platform shoes and don’t forget about Daisy Dukes.  This party has four  popular DJ’s playing music for a variety of tastes including the greatest selection of today’s hip hop, house ..read more

Just reopened last spring after extensive, yet authentic renovations, The Campbell is a part of New York history that is worth a visit.  The place feels expensive and when you are in it, you feel like a million dollars.  Heck, maybe a billion… This iconic Art Deco New York bar, known as the Campbell Apartment is almost a secret.  People have enjoyed it for about a hundred years, and while it was originally for a select few, the word quickly spread and for a long time it was a quiet place to go and see and be seen.  Then it was still a cool place to go and hide out with a m ..read more

  A new musical opened up in previews on Oct. 7 on Broadway that is already the talk of the town.  The Band's Visit stars Tony Shaloub (of TVs popular Monk and Wings), Katrina Lenk (of TV's The Good Fight and Blacklist), Johnny Cariani (Tony nominee for Fiddler on the Roof) and Ari'el Satchel (Netflix hit Jessica Jones) and many more familiar faces of film, TV and theater. The music and lyrics are by David Yazbek, the book is by Itmar Moses, it is directed by David Cromer and it is choreographed by Patrick McCullom.   The Band's Visit is a funny and touching show ..read more